- 1 lb Hot Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1 cup Red onion, chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 4 cups Beef broth
- 1 cup Red wine
- 1 28 oz. can Dei Fratelli Crushed Tomatoes with Basil and Herbs
- 1 cup Frozen spinach, thawed
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- 1 14 oz. can Cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- ½ tsp Dried oregano
- 1 8 oz. can Dei Fratelli Tomato Sauce
- 8 oz Fresh cheese tortellini
- 3 Tbsp Fresh basil leaves, chopped
- Parmesan cheese, for grating on top of soup
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Preparation:
In a large, heavy-bottomed soup pot, brown sausage over medium heat. Remove sausage and drain, reserving 1 Tbsp of the drippings.
Saute onions and garlic in drippings. Stir in beef broth, wine, tomatoes, spinach, beans, oregano, tomato sauce and sausage. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered for 30 minutes.
Skim fat from the soup. Simmer covered for 30 minutes. Add tortellini during the last 10 minutes of cooking. Sprinkle each serving with half a Tbsp of fresh basil and Parmesan cheese.
Serves 4-6
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